Soy Free Carrot Ginger Juice
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this carrot and ginger juice is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something good for yourself before the day even gets started. Sweet carrots and crisp apple form the backbone, while fresh ginger brings a warm, peppery kick that lingers in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon lifts everything and keeps the color vivid, and a pinch of turmeric stirred in at the end adds a golden hue along with a subtle earthy depth. The technique of alternating pieces through the juicer — and finishing with a carrot — is a smart little trick that ensures you squeeze every last drop of flavor out of the ginger. Store-bought juices in this category often sneak in additives, natural flavors, or preservatives that can be hard to vet, so making it yourself means you know exactly what's in the glass. Served over ice and enjoyed immediately, it's vivid, clean, and completely addictive.
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2 servings
- 1 lb carrots (about 6 medium), scrubbed and trimmed
- 1 medium apple (such as fuji or gala), cored and quartered
- 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled
- ½ lemon, peeled
- 1 pinch ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the carrots well under cold running water and trim the ends. Core and quarter the apple, peel the ginger, and peel the lemon half.
- 2
Feed the carrots, apple, ginger, and lemon through the juicer in alternating pieces, ending with a carrot to push any remaining ginger through the feed chute.
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